Cherry Blossoms and Snow Monkeys- Deposit
This trip requires a 15% deposit of $1,799.25. This secures your spot on the adventure. The remaining balance will be due 180 days before your trip begins—we’ll send you a friendly reminder when it’s time.
Trip Overview: Cherry Blossoms & Snow Monkeys
Walk beneath canopies of fleeting pink, soak in ancient onsens, and witness snow monkeys in steaming alpine springs—this is Japan at its most poetic. World Untouched has timed this journey to catch the country’s seasonal soul: the cherry blossoms at peak bloom, sacred mountains still dusted with snow, and cultural rituals unfolding with quiet grace.
You’ll wander Kyoto’s golden temples, ride the sleek Shinkansen through valleys and cities, photograph Mount Fuji at sunrise, and soak beside cedar forests in hidden mountain inns. From the mystical trails of Koyasan to the surreal charm of Jigokudani, this is an immersive passage through Japan’s spiritual and seasonal rhythms—part pilgrimage, part dream.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Osaka Castle and Welcome Dinner
Arrive in Osaka in time to explore the famous Osaka Castle before enjoying a welcome dinner and meeting your fellow travelers.
Day 2: Nachi Falls and the Sacred Coast
Travel south to Nachi Falls, Japan’s tallest waterfall, and overnight on the Pacific coast.
Day 3: Koya-San – Forest Temples and Japan’s Holiest Mountain
Sleep in a working Buddhist temple atop Mt. Koya. Lantern-lit cemeteries and sacred silence await.
Day 4: Koya-San and Kyoto – Golden Temples, Sacred Deer & the World of the Geisha
Explore Kyoto’s iconic temples, meet the deer of Nara, and have dinner with Kyoto’s Geishas
Day 5: Kyoto – Bamboo Forest, Sacred Gates & Soba by Hand
Wander through Arashiyama’s Bamboo Grove, visit Fushimi Inari’s thousand gates, and learn to craft soba noodles by hand.
Day 6: Shinkansen to Jigokudani – Private Onsen Bliss
Ride Japan’s bullet train to the mountains. Settle into your traditional ryokan and soak in a private forest onsen.
Day 7: Jigokudani – Snow Monkeys, Obuse Charm & Sacred Mountain Trails
Photograph macaques bathing in steaming springs, visit the historic artist town of Obuse, and hike alpine temple trails.
Day 8: Fuji-san – Sacred Peaks & Still Reflections
Mt. Fuji looms closer and closer, culminating in the ultimate reward — a private onsen bath with uninterrupted Fuji views.
Day 9: Fuji-san – Sunrise at Chureito Pagoda & the Fuji Five Lakes
From sunrise at Chureito Pagoda to lakeside villages and a Fuji-view onsen, today captures Japan’s most timeless mountain scenes.
Day 10: Tokyo –Cherry Blossoms, Temples and the Tokyo Skytree
Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms throughout the city mixed in with ancient temples. See all of Tokyo for the famous Tokyo Skytree Tower.
Day 11: In Tokyo – Tsukiji Market, Meiji Shrine & Shibuya Crossing
Savor local flavors at Tokyo’s famed seafood market, walk forested shrine paths, and experience the world’s busiest pedestrian scramble.
Day 12: Farewell Japan – One Last Morning in the Land of the Rising Sun
Enjoy a quiet moment before departure—one last walk, one final meal, or a peaceful breath beneath the cherry trees.
Trip Highlights
Walk beneath blooming cherry blossoms at their breathtaking peak
Photograph wild snow monkeys in steaming alpine hot springs
Sleep in a mountaintop Buddhist temple on sacred Koya-san
Ride Japan’s legendary Shinkansen through shifting landscapes
Explore ancient pilgrim trails, bamboo forests, and moss-covered shrines
Soak in traditional onsens surrounded by cedar and silence
Dine with intention—from handmade soba to multi-course kaiseki
Witness sunrise over Mount Fuji from the iconic Chureito Pagoda
Deposit Terms
By reserving your spot, you agree to our $1,799.25 due at booking. Deposit may be transferred once to another traveler not already booked on this trip, with a $100 rebooking fee. Remaining balance is due 180 days before departure—we’ll send a reminder. All payments become non-refundable 180 days of departure.
World Untouched Booking Terms & Conditions
If We Reschedule:
If World Untouched must reschedule a trip due to an unavoidable risk to travelers, you’ll receive a 100% credit of all payments made toward any future World Untouched trip. This credit is valid for one year from your original departure date. You’ll be notified directly by email if a reschedule is necessary.
If You Cancel:
Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred once to another traveler not already booked on that trip, subject to a $100 rebooking fee.
Payments beyond the deposit are refundable if you cancel more than 180 days before the trip start date (some trips have additional specific rules—see the trip webpage).
180 days or fewer before departure: all payments are non-refundable, including deposits.
Deposit credits expire one year after your original trip departure date.
No Exceptions Policy:
There are no refunds or credits for cancellations due to:
Weather, terrorism, strikes, airline issues, medical or family emergencies, travel restrictions, fear of travel, or any other factors beyond our control.
Illness, quarantine, testing positive, or travel warnings.
Any unused portion of a trip due to quarantine, being denied services for health reasons, refusal to follow safety protocols, or inability to complete the itinerary (including being denied boarding, entry, or forced to quarantine).
Travel Insurance Strongly Recommended:
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Guide Authority & Group Conduct:
Your trip will be led by a World Untouched trip guide whose decisions are final on all matters affecting safety or group well-being. Failure to follow guide instructions or behavior that disrupts the group’s experience may result in immediate removal from the trip without refund. We also reserve the right to deny participation in future trips, even if you’ve already booked.
This trip requires a 15% deposit of $1,799.25. This secures your spot on the adventure. The remaining balance will be due 180 days before your trip begins—we’ll send you a friendly reminder when it’s time.
Trip Overview: Cherry Blossoms & Snow Monkeys
Walk beneath canopies of fleeting pink, soak in ancient onsens, and witness snow monkeys in steaming alpine springs—this is Japan at its most poetic. World Untouched has timed this journey to catch the country’s seasonal soul: the cherry blossoms at peak bloom, sacred mountains still dusted with snow, and cultural rituals unfolding with quiet grace.
You’ll wander Kyoto’s golden temples, ride the sleek Shinkansen through valleys and cities, photograph Mount Fuji at sunrise, and soak beside cedar forests in hidden mountain inns. From the mystical trails of Koyasan to the surreal charm of Jigokudani, this is an immersive passage through Japan’s spiritual and seasonal rhythms—part pilgrimage, part dream.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Osaka Castle and Welcome Dinner
Arrive in Osaka in time to explore the famous Osaka Castle before enjoying a welcome dinner and meeting your fellow travelers.
Day 2: Nachi Falls and the Sacred Coast
Travel south to Nachi Falls, Japan’s tallest waterfall, and overnight on the Pacific coast.
Day 3: Koya-San – Forest Temples and Japan’s Holiest Mountain
Sleep in a working Buddhist temple atop Mt. Koya. Lantern-lit cemeteries and sacred silence await.
Day 4: Koya-San and Kyoto – Golden Temples, Sacred Deer & the World of the Geisha
Explore Kyoto’s iconic temples, meet the deer of Nara, and have dinner with Kyoto’s Geishas
Day 5: Kyoto – Bamboo Forest, Sacred Gates & Soba by Hand
Wander through Arashiyama’s Bamboo Grove, visit Fushimi Inari’s thousand gates, and learn to craft soba noodles by hand.
Day 6: Shinkansen to Jigokudani – Private Onsen Bliss
Ride Japan’s bullet train to the mountains. Settle into your traditional ryokan and soak in a private forest onsen.
Day 7: Jigokudani – Snow Monkeys, Obuse Charm & Sacred Mountain Trails
Photograph macaques bathing in steaming springs, visit the historic artist town of Obuse, and hike alpine temple trails.
Day 8: Fuji-san – Sacred Peaks & Still Reflections
Mt. Fuji looms closer and closer, culminating in the ultimate reward — a private onsen bath with uninterrupted Fuji views.
Day 9: Fuji-san – Sunrise at Chureito Pagoda & the Fuji Five Lakes
From sunrise at Chureito Pagoda to lakeside villages and a Fuji-view onsen, today captures Japan’s most timeless mountain scenes.
Day 10: Tokyo –Cherry Blossoms, Temples and the Tokyo Skytree
Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms throughout the city mixed in with ancient temples. See all of Tokyo for the famous Tokyo Skytree Tower.
Day 11: In Tokyo – Tsukiji Market, Meiji Shrine & Shibuya Crossing
Savor local flavors at Tokyo’s famed seafood market, walk forested shrine paths, and experience the world’s busiest pedestrian scramble.
Day 12: Farewell Japan – One Last Morning in the Land of the Rising Sun
Enjoy a quiet moment before departure—one last walk, one final meal, or a peaceful breath beneath the cherry trees.
Trip Highlights
Walk beneath blooming cherry blossoms at their breathtaking peak
Photograph wild snow monkeys in steaming alpine hot springs
Sleep in a mountaintop Buddhist temple on sacred Koya-san
Ride Japan’s legendary Shinkansen through shifting landscapes
Explore ancient pilgrim trails, bamboo forests, and moss-covered shrines
Soak in traditional onsens surrounded by cedar and silence
Dine with intention—from handmade soba to multi-course kaiseki
Witness sunrise over Mount Fuji from the iconic Chureito Pagoda
Deposit Terms
By reserving your spot, you agree to our $1,799.25 due at booking. Deposit may be transferred once to another traveler not already booked on this trip, with a $100 rebooking fee. Remaining balance is due 180 days before departure—we’ll send a reminder. All payments become non-refundable 180 days of departure.
World Untouched Booking Terms & Conditions
If We Reschedule:
If World Untouched must reschedule a trip due to an unavoidable risk to travelers, you’ll receive a 100% credit of all payments made toward any future World Untouched trip. This credit is valid for one year from your original departure date. You’ll be notified directly by email if a reschedule is necessary.
If You Cancel:
Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred once to another traveler not already booked on that trip, subject to a $100 rebooking fee.
Payments beyond the deposit are refundable if you cancel more than 180 days before the trip start date (some trips have additional specific rules—see the trip webpage).
180 days or fewer before departure: all payments are non-refundable, including deposits.
Deposit credits expire one year after your original trip departure date.
No Exceptions Policy:
There are no refunds or credits for cancellations due to:
Weather, terrorism, strikes, airline issues, medical or family emergencies, travel restrictions, fear of travel, or any other factors beyond our control.
Illness, quarantine, testing positive, or travel warnings.
Any unused portion of a trip due to quarantine, being denied services for health reasons, refusal to follow safety protocols, or inability to complete the itinerary (including being denied boarding, entry, or forced to quarantine).
Travel Insurance Strongly Recommended:
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Guide Authority & Group Conduct:
Your trip will be led by a World Untouched trip guide whose decisions are final on all matters affecting safety or group well-being. Failure to follow guide instructions or behavior that disrupts the group’s experience may result in immediate removal from the trip without refund. We also reserve the right to deny participation in future trips, even if you’ve already booked.